Barry Letts
Director
Sense and Sensibility (1981)
Miniseries
A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.
Released Feb. 1, 1981
Episode 25 min
None+
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Part 1
Although the half-brother of Elinor, Marianne, and the younger Margaret promised to care for his half-sisters, his wife convinces him he bears no financial obligation. Mr. And Mrs. John Dashwood take over the residence in Norland, leaving Mrs. Henry Dashwood and her daughters to feel like guests in their own home.
Feb. 1, 1981, midnight
S1E2 - Part 2
Marianne cannot understand Elinor's philosophical acceptance of their new lives at Barton Cottage as her own heart is breaking for their beloved house at Norwood.
Feb. 8, 1981, midnight
S1E3 - Part 3
Just as it seems that Willoughby and Marianne must be about to announce their engagement, he departs for London, leaving her bewildered and desolate.
Feb. 15, 1981, midnight
S1E4 - Part 4
Elinor has promised to keep the secret of Edward Ferrar's engagement to Lucy Steel. She manages to conceal her unhappiness even from Marianne, who is overjoyed to visit London.
Feb. 22, 1981, midnight
S1E5 - Part 5
Marianne's heart is doubly broken by a yet more callous rejection by Willoughby. Elinor is to meet Edward's mother.
March 1, 1981, midnight
S1E6 - Part 6
The sisters are to end their unhappy stay in London. Elinor is now as desolate as Marianne, as the secret of Edward's engagement is out at last and he intends to stand by it.
March 8, 1981, midnight
S1E7 - Part 7
Marianne is at last out of danger. Elinor has received a visit from the desperately penitent Willoughby.
March 15, 1981, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 175 min.
Released: Feb. 1, 1981
Last Air Date: March 15, 1981, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG
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